Worcester Public Library

Meet the Author: George Jreije

Join us to meet author and Worcester native George Jreije who will introduce his new fantasy book Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria. Preview the story of 12-year-old baker Shad Hadid at the mysterious Alexandria Academy, and his mission to destroy an evil plot. Best for ages 8 - […]

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show

Relive the excitement of the era and let's party like it’s 1989! If you saw the Titans of ’80s Rock Tribute Show here at The Hanover in 2020, you know it’s a hit! Titans is a touring rock concert featuring three stunning, top-shelf tributes to your favorite, chart-busting ’80s rockers: […]

Behind DCU Center

Worcester Railers Pre-Game Block Party

Celebrate the start of the Railers fifth season with a family-friendly block party presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The Railers in partnership with Off the Rails will close down Commercial Street, behind the DCU Center for a 4:30 p.m. party! The afternoon will include live music, delicious barbecue, mascot appearances, and fun […]

DCU Center

Worcester Railers Opening Night

Professional hockey returns to Worcester on Sat., October 22rd as Worcester Railers HC take on Adirondack Thunder at the DCU Center.   The Railers encourage fans to head to the DCU Center before doors open on Sat., Oct. 22 for a free pre-game block party on Commercial St., presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The […]

DCU Center

Railers Kids Takeover Game

Join the Worcester Railers for the team’s first-ever Kid’s Takeover Game, presented by M&T Bank and benefitting CASA Project Worcester County. The Railer’s youngest fans will be broadcasting, hosting, providing color commentary, and leading the charge in entertainment on Sun., Oct. 23rd. Doors open at the DCU Center at 2pm; puck drops at 3:05 p.m.. The afternoon will be packed […]

Worcester Public Library

Leaf Art Crayon Rubbings

With just black crayon and watercolors you can enjoy the gorgeous colors of the fall season inside all year long. Best for ages 6 - 8. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

Worcester Public Library

Great American Read Book Club (October)

9/27: Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll 10/25: Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift 11/22: Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews Attendees will receive a free copy of the upcoming month’s selection. Banx Room Register at https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/great-american-read-book-club-31/

Worcester Public Library

Digital Design: Inkscape – Design Stickers with Technocopia (October)

Explore the design software Inkscape to learn how artists turn images into vectors and create original graphics. Digital art created in the 2D Inkscape platform can be used on the web, in print, or to make a physical product like a sticker. Join us to create a two dimensional model […]

Worcester Public Library

Fall Fun for Preschoolers

Celebrate the magic of the fall season with stories, songs, poems and crafts. For ages 3 - 5. Registration required, register at: mywpl.org/online-calendar.

The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory for the Performing Arts

THT Rep presents The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header

Limited run! Three nights only! Originally staged in October 2020 for socially-distanced audiences, The Edgar Allan Poe Double Header returns to haunt fully seated houses! At turns dark and darkly funny, this 60-minute solo show is staged as a séance, conjuring two of Poe’s most notorious narrators. Created and performed […]

Mechanics Hall

Music Worcester Presents: Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn

Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, “the king and queen of the banjo” (Paste Magazine), have a musical partnership like no other. Béla Fleck is a fifteen-time Grammy Award winner who has taken the instrument across multiple genres, and Abigail Washburn a singer-songwriter and clawhammer banjo player who re-radicalized it by combining […]

Worcester Public Library

Spooky Bones and Creepy Crawlies with Professor Bugman

Join Professor Bugman and learn about insects, including the Madagascar hissing cockroach and the armored darkling beetle, and spooky bones from animals native to New England. In addition to viewing the bones up close, you will also have the chance to handle the creepy insects…if you dare! Sponsored by the […]

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